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UN Warns Water Crisis Worsens Amid Conflict, Climate Change ———————————- As the world marks World Water Day, the United Nations has warned that the global water crisis is intensifying due to climate change, armed conflicts, and social inequalities, with women…

Eid al-Fitr Prayers Held at Shirazi Global Center in Canada ————————————– Eid al-Fitr prayers were held at the Global Center of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Muhammad Shirazi and the Iranian Islamic Center in Canada, attended by members of the Shia Muslim…

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Tourism and Aviation, Causing Major Economic Losses ——————————— Escalating military tensions in the Middle East have significantly disrupted the region’s tourism sector and placed growing pressure on the global aviation industry, according to industry data and…

Pope Leo XIV Renews Call for Ceasefire in the Middle East ———————————— Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, expressing deep concern over the ongoing conflict and its humanitarian consequences. Speaking during…

Human Rights Group Urges Bahrain to End Restrictions on Shia Religious Practices ———————————- Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) has condemned what it describes as escalating restrictions on the religious practices of the Shia community in Bahrain,…

German Greens Postpone Motion on Muslim Life Promotion Amid Political Debate ——————————– The German Green Party has postponed debate on a draft motion in the Bundestag aimed at promoting “diverse Muslim life” in Germany, following criticism from opposition parties and…

U.S. Faces Rising Criticism Over Anti‑Muslim Rhetoric from Some Political Figures —————————————– A growing wave of anti‑Muslim rhetoric among some U.S. politicians has drawn sharp criticism from civil rights advocates and political opponents, reflecting broader concerns about Islamophobia in American…

Syrian Rights Center Condemns Takfiri Fatwas Against Shia Community ———————– The Documentation Center for Violations Against Shiites in Syria has issued a strong statement condemning fatwas issued by Osama Abdul Karim Al-Rifai against Twelver Shia Muslims, describing them as a…

Syrian Government, SDF Conduct Prisoner Exchange in Hasakah ——————————— The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have carried out a prisoner exchange in the northeastern city of Al‑Hasakah, marking a step in implementing broader agreements between the two…

Afghan Journalist Mahdi Ansari Released After 18 Months in Taliban Detention —————————————— Mahdi Ansari, a local journalist based in Kabul, has been released after spending approximately 18 months in detention under the Taliban, according to the Afghanistan Journalists Center. The…